Country Fried Cube Steak and Gravy

Country Fried Cube Steak

This classic southern dish is so simple, but it’s so good. Cube steak is dredged in a simple flour and egg coating, then it’s pan fried to perfection. After that, we make a creamy, milk based gravy using all those tasty leftover bits in the pan from when we fried the steak. Then we cover the steak in the gravy. It’s perfection. Served with mashed potatoes or biscuits, it’s an easy to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner that everyone always loves.

A Southern Favorite

I can’t think of one southern person I know who hasn’t had country fried cube steak and gravy. In fact, most people I know haven’t just had it, they also make it now that they’ve become adults. It’s one of those generational dishes that just keeps rolling along, passed down from mothers and fathers to their sons and daughters. This tasty beef dish has been around for longer than I or even my grandparents can remember, and it’s long been one of the biggies down here in the south.

Although, it’s a southern favorite, country fried cube steak and gravy has migrated all across the country. You can now find it in diners and restaurants from the southern tip of Florida all the way to the northernmost part of Maine and everywhere in between.

Country Fried Cube Steak Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious beef and gravy feast. Outside of the cube steak, you’ll most likely have all of the ingredients in your kitchen already. If you don’t, you can easily find them at your local grocery store.

• Cube steaks
• Montreal Steak Seasoning
• All purpose flour
• Eggs, lightly beaten
• Crisco or vegetable oil
• Whole milk
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to Make Country Fried Cube Steak and Gravy

Making this recipe is just as straightforward as the ingredient list. It only takes a few simple steps, and you’ll have a southern favorite that everyone will devour.

Step 1: Prep

Make a breading station using a shallow dish for your flour mixture and another shallow dish for your egg. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in one dish and add beaten egg to the other dish.

Step 2: Make the Steak

Season the steak generously with the Montreal Steak Seasoning. Then, dredge each steak in the flour mixture, the beaten egg mixture, and then the flour mixture again. Next, heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the steaks for 3 – 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the steaks and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 3: Make the Gravy

Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat out of the skillet. Then, add 2 tablespoons of dredging flour to the oil, stir. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly. Enjoy!

**Optional: Add a dash of hot sauce to the gravy if desired.

What to Serve with Country Fried Cube Steak

Although most southerners wouldn’t think of serving anything other than mashed potatoes with country fried steak, I always think it’s important to branch out. And to also remember that this is now served all over the country. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite dishes to serve with this delicious dish.

• Mashed potatoes
• Steamed vegetables
• Biscuits
• Rice

Recipe FAQ

If you have questions about this delicious recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers all the most frequently asked questions about country fried cube steak.

What is cube steak?

Cube steak is usually top round or top sirloin that’s been tenderized either by hand or by mechanized means. The name cube steak comes from the signature square pattern left in the meat after its been tenderized.

What is the difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak?

There really is no difference. Many food historians are on record as stating that the names are simply different versions for the same food. Sometimes, what’s called chicken fried steak is breaded in an egg and flour mixture while country fried steak is simply dusted with flour, however, even those methods are interchangeable.

Is country fried steak chicken or beef?

Country fried steak is beef, but some people get it confused because they’ve also heard the term chicken fried beef. This is also beef, however.

Why is my country fried steak tough?

This type of steak is already tenderized, so the main reason it becomes tough is undercooking. When it’s undercooked, the fat can’t melt enough to add moisture and tenderness to the beef.

Try This Delicious Country Fried Cube Steak Today

This hearty, delicious southern staple is one of the most filling and satisfying dishes you’ll ever make. It’s the perfect dish for those times when you want to wow your family and friends with flavor without being stuck in the kitchen for hours. With that combination of flavor and ease, you’ll find yourself making this recipe again and again. I guarantee it.

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